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Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

"We will continue to meet our mandate as a regional district," says Mike Hurley, Metro Vancouver Board chair and Burnaby mayor, "with careful consideration of how we spend your tax dollar."
U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

Any rise in electricity prices would be subject to a transparent regulatory process and won't be felt instantly, said B.C.'s energy minister.
Divorce, child custody costs key concerns for B.C. lawyers' 'justice agenda'

Divorce, child custody costs key concerns for B.C. lawyers' 'justice agenda'

The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch has proposed several changes that can improve court access and affordability for the public, especially minorities and low-income individuals
Northern lights in Metro Vancouver: Geomagnetic storm could cause active display

Northern lights in Metro Vancouver: Geomagnetic storm could cause active display

Skywatchers, rejoice!
$1.3M in scholarships available to Indigenous students across B.C.

$1.3M in scholarships available to Indigenous students across B.C.

Financial awards aim to boost post-secondary education for Indigenous students.
Two B.C. lottery tickets are worth $85K and $75K. Are they yours?

Two B.C. lottery tickets are worth $85K and $75K. Are they yours?

A pair of online lottery players recently earned big paydays on the same day, courtesy of Lotto 6/49 and BC/49.
Update: Teen reported missing in North Vancouver has been found

Update: Teen reported missing in North Vancouver has been found

The teen was located safe and sound shortly after North Van RCMP asked for the public's assistance
Drones a gamechanger in the mountains, North Shore Rescue says

Drones a gamechanger in the mountains, North Shore Rescue says

Drones can go looking for lost souls in places too dangerous for helicopters in the air or boots on the ground
Avalanche expert conducts ceaseless science to keep North Shore Rescue volunteers safe

Avalanche expert conducts ceaseless science to keep North Shore Rescue volunteers safe

‘There’s not a single day that I don’t think about the snowpack,’ says safety officer André-Jean Maheu
Legal dispute reveals backstory to stalled Lower Lonsdale private school

Legal dispute reveals backstory to stalled Lower Lonsdale private school

Have you been wondering why nothing is happening at this partially built North Vancouver property?